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TAINTED
PEACHES? This is an emptied can of peaches which were
suspected to have caused food poisoning at DeLeon Elementary. |
A gallon can of peaches opened and served
at the DeLeon Elementary cafeteria for lunch last Thursday, April 26,
was the prime suspect on Friday as the cause of a student who became
ill and was later taken to Comanche County Medical Center with food
poisoning suspected. Numerous other elementary students missed school
with illness on Friday, as well, some of whom who had also been absent
on Thursday when the suspect peaches were served.
The liquid in which the peaches were
canned was reported to have been cloudy. When another can in the same
case was opened, it reportedly reacted with the air and formed
bubbles. All of the remaining cans in the case of peaches were then
opened and poured out.
Another case of peaches with the same
batch number were located at the Perkins Middle School cafeteria. They
were shipped back to the manufacturer for testing.
On Monday, April 30, DeLeon ISD
Superintendent Randy Mohundro issued the following health update:
“The health issue that arose on Friday
due to the possibility of food poison is still under investigation.
The State Department of Health was on site today, April 30, and found
no major problems with the elementary cafeteria or its operation.
“The food items in question have been
sent to the manufacturer for testing.
“There have been several cases of a virus
reported, but these cases have not been related to the cafeteria.
These cases have involved not only students, but also non-school age
children and adults related to students who have become ill.
“We will continue to monitor and assess
the situation. The health of the students of this district is a major
priority that is taken very seriously.” |
